Battle against white spot disease in Australian prawns
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 June 2018
White spot disease devastated prawn farms on the Logan River in 2016, forcing mass stock losses and stricter biosecurity. CSIRO protected its research site, developed advanced testing and breeding, and continues to aid industry recovery.
Keywords: prawns, white spot disease, biosecurity, CSIRO, aquaculture, Australia, farming
Species richness: our EOFY stock-take reveals over 200 newly discovered species
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 June 2018
Over 200 new species, mostly insects, were named by Australia’s National Research Collections, including beetles, ants, flies, fish, and plants. Taxonomy supports biodiversity management and reveals Earth’s vast, unique species diversity.
Keywords: taxonomy, new species, insects, biodiversity, Australia, research, discovery
Ningaloo Reef’s race for its place in the sun faces uphill battle
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 June 2018
Ningaloo Reef in WA faces rising sea levels that may outpace its coral growth by 2100. Despite its current resilience, climate change threatens its role as a vital marine habitat and natural coastal shield.
Keywords: Ningaloo Reef, sea level rise, coral growth, climate change, Western Australia, marine ecosystems, coastal protection
